Honour Board
We are proud to present our Honour Board for your perusal.
To be eligible for Life membership or recognition on the Honour Roll of the Choral Institute Melbourne, a person must be:
A financial member who has given 20 years of service as a chorister or 10 years as a Committee/Board member, or At the discretion of the Board.
Additional Life Members and Honour Roll recipients are revised every 5 years. This last occurred in June 2009.
Kevin CASEY
Foundation Artistic Director 1984 to 2002
Kevin Casey was a graduate of Toorak Teachers' College and Melbourne University. He taught at primary and secondary levels in subjects including Latin, French, English and Music. He also taught voice at the Melbourne University's Faculty of Music.
In 1964 Kevin founded the well known National Boys' Choir which he directed until 1987. Directorship of this choir was then taken over by his son Peter. They are well known through their participation in the successful QANTAS marketing program of the 1990's and early 21st century.
International touring choirs under Kevin's directorship visited the Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, Switzerland and Austria. In 1984 Kevin expanded his choral activities by establishing the National Girls' Choir. The further addition of a boys' choir and older group saw the need for a name change and so The Choral Institute Melbourne (CHIME) was born.
Kevin Casey's own involvement in singing consisted of many ABC recitals, Oratorios and Operas with ABC Television and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Kevin Casey was widely sought after as an adjudicator for Eisteddfods. Kevin retired as Artistic Director of CHIME in 2002 and, after a short illness, passed away in 2007.
A friend and mentor to many; may he rest in peace. He is sadly missed.
Life Membership Awards
| awarded | for service | |
| Dianne COSTIGAN | 1989 | 1984 to 1989 |
| John COSTIGAN | 1989 | 1984 to 1989 |
| Kieran HANCOCK | 1989 | 1984 to 1989 |
| Anne CARRUTHERS | 2004 | 1984 to present |
| Angela CARRUTHERS | 2009 | 1984 to present |
| Scott CARRUTHERS | 2009 | 1984 to present |
| Gwen CASEY | 2009 | 1984 to present |
| Liz LITTLE | 2009 | 1984 to present |
| Stuart LITTLE | 2009 | 1984 to present |
| Anne MATISI | 2009 | 1984 to present |
| Coral RAFFERTY | 2009 | 1984 to present |
| Jayne TURNER | 2009 | 1984 to present |
| Gine UPWARD (Nee CARRUTHERS) | 2009 | 1984 to present |
CHIME Alumni
| Chorister | Voice | Comments |
| Dominic ALESSI | Tenor | Victorian Opera Chorus |
| Roy BEST | Tenor | Runner-up: ABC's 2006 national reality TV show "Operatunity Oz". Nationally sought after tenor, performing frequently with nationally recognised orchestras and performers |
| Gwen CASEY | Soprano | Victorian Opera Chorus |
| Mark CASEY | Boy Soprano | Solo performance in the backing music for the Sydney 2000 Olympics opening ceremony |
| Marion NORRIS | Soprano | Well regarded Melbourne soloist |
| Matthew RICHARDSON | Well regarded Sydney soloist | |
| Richard THOMAS | Well regarded Melbourne soloist | |
| Sam U'REN | Well regarded Melbourne soloist |
Past Patrons
Ester WOOD
CHIME Youth Choir
2001 to 2006
20+ Years Membership
| Chorister | Joined |
| Gina CARRUTHERS | 1984 |
| Angela CARRUTHERS | 1985 |
| Megan CARRUTHERS | 1985 |
| Scott CARRUTHERS | 1987 |
| Anne MATISI | 1987 |
15+ Years Membership
| Chorister | Joined |
| Louise ARCHER | 1988 |
| Jane IRETON | 1988 |
| Rachelle MOSCA ( nee ELIAS) | 1988 |
10+ Years Membership
| Chorister | Joined |
| Liz LITTLE | 1994 |
| Stuart LITTLE | 1994 |
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